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DV56 YBY

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,048 mi
Last recorded64,048 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 YBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2022 64,048 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,538 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 61,538 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,991 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 59,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 59,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Some corrosion front floor sections but no holes

Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 57,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,953 miles

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2016 56,119 miles

offside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2016 56,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,053 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,857 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,831 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,938 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,843 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre has small cracks in the tread

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,965 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 49,963 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,503 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 41,503 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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DV56 YBY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV56 YBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV56 YBY registered?

DV56 YBY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is DV56 YBY safe to buy?

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